Intel is expanding its line of Intel Atom x5 processors with a new low-power, quad-core, 64-bit processor. But the new Atom x5-E800 isn’t destined for consumer PCs like tablets, notebooks, and mini desktops. It’s aimed at Internet-of-Things and other embedded applications. The processor is based on Intel’s Braswell architecture, but with a tray price of $39, […]
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Lilbits (6-05-2014): AMD’s new G-Series embedded chips
It’s not just AMD’s notebook chips that are getting a refresh. The company also launched a new series of embedded chips aimed at low power machines such as thin clients, retail point-of-sales machines, industrial applications, or other environments where you might not need a traditional PC to do some computing. The new AMD G-Series chips […]
Lilbits (10-16-2013): Windows 8.1 cometh
Starting the morning of October 17th, you’ll be able to purchase and download Windows 8.1, or update your existing Windows 8 device for free. On October 18th, retail packages of the software will be available in stores, and that’s when dozens of laptops and tablets running the latest Microsoft OS will probably also start to […]
AMD goes “ambidextrous,” will produces ARM, x86 chips in 2014
AMD is unveiling is roadmap for next-generation processors for servers and embedded computing devices, and for the first time ARM-based chips are on the map. In addition to next-generation x86 chips and discrete graphics chips for embedded devices, the company plans to start offering ARM-based chips in 2014. AMD’s first ARM-based chips will be […]
AMD’s latest Embedded G-Series chip uses about 3W on average
AMD has been pushing its way into the low-power chip territory over the last few years, and this week the company introduced its lowest power processor yet. The new AMD GX-210JA is a system-on-a-chip with a TDP of 6 watts, although AMD says it actually uses closer to 3 watts during normal use. This is […]
AMD acknowledges plans for ARM-based embedded chips
AMD has just launched a new line of G-Series processors for embedded applications such as smart TVs and set-top-boxes or digital signage. The company’s G-Series processors tend to be low-power x86 chips with an emphasis on graphics capabilities. The new G-Series chips are based on AMD’s new “Jaguar” architecture and feature AMD Radeon 8000 graphics, […]
VIA launches ARMTiGO A800 mini-PC for embedded applications
VIA has been offering a series of small form factor PCs for use in embedded applications (such as digital signage) for a few years under the VIA ARTiGO brand. Now the company is adding a model with a low power ARM-based processor to the lineup, and calling it the VIA ARMTiGO A800. The A800 features […]
Quanmax introduces QBOX Mini-1000 fanless PC with Intel Atom chip
The Quanmax QBOX Mini-1000 is a tiny computer designed for embedded applications. It measures just 5″ x 3.3″ x 0.75″, but this little computer has an Intel Atom processor that supports a range of operating systems including Windows 7, Windows CE, and Linux. The QBOX Mini-1000 has a 1 GHz Intel Atom E640T processor with a TDP of 3.6W. […]
AMD updates G-Series chips for low-power devices
Chip-maker AMD is best known for producing processors for laptop and desktop computers. But the company also sells a line of low-power processors for embedded platforms such as medical appliances or point-of-sale devices (like cash registers). Today the company is introducing its latest low-power chip, the AMD Embedded G-T16R APU. It’s a processor with a […]
Habey SOM-6670 Atom-based platform can display two HD videos at the same time
Intel’s Atom chips are designed first and foremost to offer low power consumption. Generally that’s meant that they haven’t been high performance chips when it comes to tasks that require more processing or graphics power. But Intel’s Tunnel Creek platform for embedded systems actually has some pretty impressive graphics chops. The folks at Habey have […]